Are you the “fly by the seat of your pants” kind of vacation planner? Or maybe you just like to surprise your family (and yourself) with last-minute options. If you have “plan family spring break vacation” on your checklist but haven’t crossed it off yet, here are few getaways to consider.
Have A Soaking Wet Adventure
You don’t have to know how to swim or even be big enough to swim to enjoy Great Wolf Lodge, an indoor water park in the Poconos 90 minutes from NYC. This vacation spot offers fun-filled activities for all ages, from toddlers to adults. For the smaller set, check out organized activities such as 10-minute shows, story time and “cub sized” pools. Bigger kids will love the thrilling water slides that await them, such as the “River Canyon Run” or the “New Double Barrel” replete with a six-story drop. Given that attractions are indoors, no spring shower will spoil the soaking good time.
Kick Back On The Ranch
Rocking Horse Ranch Resort is both close (90 minutes from NYC) and accessible (reachable by Metro North, Amtrak, bus, boat, plane or car). This all-inclusive vacation spot not only offers year-round horseback riding for all ages but also winter sports like skiing, ice skating and sleigh rides. With a private lake and indoor water parks, your family’s swimmers and sailors will find plenty to keep them occupied. Don’t worry if you are not an expert in these activities—lessons are available for everything! And if you want to rest your boots, there are magicians, circus acts, musical revues, and of course a Wild West Show to entertain you.
Take A Vacation With Character
Head to the Nickelodeon family suites in Orlando Florida, which is one big, fun park for all. It includes a “Lagoon Pool” equipped with a four-story twisty slide, a “Slide Tower” complete with climbing nets and water jets, basketball courts, a kids’ play area and mini golf. There’s even a “4D Experience” arena, where you can “feel the wind, water, bubbles and slime transport you to a multidimensional high-tech adventure.” While the tweens are at the arcade or getting pampered at the spa, mom and dad can relax by the pool or sneak a run down the slide. Don’t forget to book a breakfast with your favorite characters at Nicktoons Café!
Enjoy A Romantic Family Getaway
Beaches Turks & Caicos Resort Villages & Spa in Turks and Caicos is a luxurious beachfront playground prepared to cater to your family’s every whim. Parents and kids can relax on the beach, swim in one of three pools (including one just for children), or partake in the various beach-related activities, such as snorkeling, horseback riding, water and jet skiing. Or mom and dad can book some spa or alone time while kids from 3 to 12 can join the Kids Club for supervised educational fun. Teens can participate in “extreme excursions,” such as scuba diving and parasailing. This resort is a perfect blend of family fun and romantic moments.
Hit The Slopes Out West
Colorado has always been a hotspot for skiing vacations, and now families have an even bigger incentive to head there. Snowmass Mountain, just 10 miles away from Aspen, boasts a newly developed family-friendly base village featuring condos, restaurants, shops, and more. The mountain itself is ideal for skiers of all skill levels and ages, and when the kids get enough of the snow, they can head to the Treehouse, a 25,000-square-foot children’s center with nature-themed rooms, a daycare and fun activities.
